Music Canada Tapestries

best compilation from the 1990s

Sailing the Spirit Dancer from Scapa to Holm 11th July 2009. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

Headphones On. World Off. I like to put my music volume loud so that I cannot hear anything else. It helps me escape from the reality I live in. "Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness." - Maya Angelou

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

young bean farmer 1991

The Spirit Dancer tied up alongside the Tall Ship Oosterscehlde in Kirkwall harbour. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

Spirit Dancer returns to the city of Kirkwall at the end of a paddle; the spire of St Magnus Cathedral dominates the Kirkwall skyline. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, was visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

Crew members of the Spirit Dancer taking a rest break. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

A salute from the Spirit Dancer. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The crew of the Spirit Dancer enjoying a rest on the calm water as the ferry goes by. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

A local family enjoys a trip on the Spirit Dancer, Kirkwall, Orkney. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The Spirit Dancer arrives back at Kirkwall harbour after an evening paddle taking out some local people. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

Original MM logo

The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, being piped into Scapa by 2 members of the Kirkwall City Pipe Band at the end of her first journey in Orkney. She was paddled from Stromness through Scapa Flow to Scapa on Saturday 4th July 2009, as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The crew of the Spirit Dancer salute the waiting sailors at the Holm Pier, as the sun comes out. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The crew of the Spirit Dancer paddling towards me, showing the traditional designs on the paddles. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The Spirit Dancer passing below Hatston Pier, Kirkwall, Orkney. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The crew of the Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, saluting as they enter Kirkwall harbour. The Spirit Dancer is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

Chris Cooper, skipper of the Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, looks back towards the tall ship Oosterschelde. The Spirit Dancer is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The crew of the Spirit Dancer saluting the girls from Kirkwall City Pipe Band who piped them in on their arrival at Scapa Bay. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, was paddled from Stromness through Scapa Flow to Scapa on Saturday 4th July 2009, as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, heading towards St Magnus Cathedral. The Spirit Dancer is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

A minimal tribute to the 90s classic.

The crew of Spirit Dancer enjoying a calm evening paddle in Kirkwall Bay, Orkney. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, which is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The Spirit Dancer approaching Churchill Barrier No 1. and the Italian Chapel (built by Italian prisoners of war), Orkney. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

A photographer up in the crow's nest of a tall ship, preparing to photograph the crew of the Spirit Dancer canoe. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, on arrival at Scapa Bay at the end of her first journey in Orkney. She was paddled from Stromness through Scapa Flow to Scapa on Saturday 4th July 2009, as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The skipper of the Spirit Dancer canoe, as the canoe passes the tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl tied up at Kirkwall Pier and the evening mist rolls in. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

Spirit Dancer's crew salute as they enter Kirkwall Harbour basin on a still evening. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The tall ship Oosterschelde pulls ahead of the Spirit Dancer canoe, heading into Kirkwall harbour. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, racing the tall ship Oosterschelde into Kirkwall harbour. The Spirit Dancer is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

Cameraman up at the crow's nest of the tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl, ready to film the Spirit dancer canoe passing below. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.

A minimalist tribute to a classic!

Bobcaygeon by The Tragically Hip

Rolling Stones Retro Curling Design

The crew of the Spirit Dancer salute as they come into Kirkwall Marina, lit up by the evening sun. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.